Your black car is your moneymaker. You keep it clean on the inside and polished on the outside. It’s always in tip-top shape. You even have a preferred air freshener scent. Because a nicer car should earn you more cash.

With Lyft Lux, you get paid more for driving a black car or black SUV. Starting in late May, Lyft Lux and Lyft Lux SUV will be available in Chicago, Los Angeles, New York City, San Francisco, and Silicon Valley. In June, these ride types will be available in Washington, DC, New Jersey, Dallas, Boston, Atlanta, Philadelphia, Las Vegas, Denver, Phoenix, San Diego, Orange County, Seattle, Baltimore, Detroit, Miami, and Minneapolis.

Tap Into Lyft’s Highest-Earning Rides

Lyft Lux and Lyft Lux SUV rides are the highest-earning Lyft rides, ever. See how the prices compare:

Regular Lyft

Lyft Premier

Lyft Lux

Lyft Lux SUV

Example Fare^

$9.28

$21.88

$30.38

$42.38

Lyft's Commission

-$2.32

-$5.47

-$7.59

-$10.59

Tip

$0.75

$1.75

$1.75

$1.75

Commission Refund*

$0

$5.47

$7.59

$10.59

You Earn

$7.71

$23.63

$32.13

$44.13

For illustration purposes only. Terms apply.

^Example fare based on San Francisco pricing and does not include Trust & Safety Fee.*Promotion for limited time only in select cities.

Access an Expanded Passenger Pool

Lyft Lux is a nicer ride for the passenger who prefers a top-notch car on the way to a formal function, business meeting, or group event, such as a wedding or fundraiser. Passengers who pay extra for their rides give 150% more tips on average. And when you drive with Lyft, you keep all your tips.

Enjoy 0% Commission on High-End Lyft Rides in Select Cities

For a limited time, new drivers with Lux-eligible vehicles can enjoy 0% commission on high-end rides. Once you’re approved for Lyft Lux, you keep your commission on Lyft Premier, Lyft Lux, and Lyft Lux SUV rides through the end of the promotion. Cash out instantly for your weekly earnings, and we’ll refund all your commission on high-end rides.

This promotion ends on July 16 in Chicago, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Silicon Valley, where these terms apply. This promotion ends on July 30 in Washington, DC, New Jersey, Dallas, Boston, Atlanta, Philadelphia, Las Vegas, Denver, Phoenix, San Diego, Orange County, Seattle, Baltimore, Detroit, Miami, and Minneapolis, where these terms apply.

Even if you’re not eligible to drive with Lyft Lux or Lyft Lux SUV, all drivers can pocket a little extra cash for referring a Lyft Lux or Lyft Lux SUV driver. If they’re approved, you could both qualify for a bonus when they meet the referral criteria. See terms.